Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5627
John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-09-30Topic: health careSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceJohn Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2026 This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a payment model that addresses social determinants of health and health disparities, particularly with respect to minorities, underserved areas, and high-risk individuals. The bill also generally incorporates consideration of such factors into the selection, implementation, and evaluation of other models, including the decision as to whether to expand a model's duration and scope.
Sponsors
- Cory A. Booker Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | refer |
| 2026-09-30 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |